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Mizzou Law School
Columbia, Missouri
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Mizzou Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Columbia, Missouri. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Mizzou Law School was ranked 57 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Mizzou Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 119 with an acceptance rate of 52.0%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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Founded in 1839, University of Missouri School of Law was the first state university west of the Mississippi River. Established in 1872, the School of Law has had an enviable history of service to the state and the nation. Graduates include judges, governors, attorneys general, and legislators who serve locally and nationwide. The law school is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) and is fully accredited.
Located in Columbia, Mizzou is 35 miles from Jefferson City, the state capital. The location provides law students with easy access to the legislature, the Supreme Court of Missouri, and the various offices of state government. In addition to living and studying in one of America’s most livable cities, students are within two hours of the cultural, athletic, and entertainment centers of St. Louis and Kansas City. Students and their families enjoy Columbia’s Midwestern friendliness. It combines a small-town feel with the diversity and opportunities often found only in larger cities. Columbia truly offers something for everyone.